medieval castles: parts of the castle
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Medieval Castles: Parts of the Castle. Elizabeth Hamil. Moat. Most medieval castles were surrounded by moats. These moats were either filled with water or wooden stakes. The moats were used to defend the castle. They helped prevent enemies from coming near the castle. . Drawbridge. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MEDIEVAL CASTLES:PARTS OF THE CASTLEElizabeth Hamil
MOAT Most medieval castles were surrounded by
moats. These moats were either filled with water or wooden stakes.
The moats were used to defend the castle. They helped prevent enemies from coming near the castle.
DRAWBRIDGE Medieval castles used drawbridges to defend
the castle. They allow or keep people from entering.
A drawbridge was a wooden platform. One side was fixed to the wall of the castle. The platform was lowered or raised by ropes or chains.
BAILEY A bailey was a courtyard surrounded by
walls. The walls were also considered part of the bailey.
Some Medieval castles had more than one bailey.
PORTCULLIS A portcullis was a grilled door with spikes at
the bottom. The portcullis was suspended from the gatehouse ceiling .
It was used to defend the castle when it was being attacked. It could be quickly lowered to keep enemies from coming into the castle.
CRENELLATIONS A crenellation was an elevation built at the
top of the castle. It was made with spaces in it. These spaces were used to shoot arrows down at the enemy when the castle was being attacked. The soldiers could also protect themselves behind the wall of the crenellation.
BARBICAN A barbican was a stone structure located in
front of the castle gate. Most barbicans had towers on its sides where guards could keep watch.
It was used to protect the gate of the castle. It was also used to trap enemies in its tunnel. Inside the tunnel were arrow slits and holes where weapons could be fired at the enemy.
KEEP The keep of a castle was the most protected
tower of the castle. There were two different kinds of keeps. The
earlier keeps were square. Later on the keeps were built circular. This decreased the risk of attacks to exposed corners.
TYPES OF MEDIEVAL ARCHITECTUREElizabeth Hamil
ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE Romanesque architecture is a mix of the
style of ancient Rome, Germany, France, and Byzantium.
This type of architecture grew from the need for bigger and more stone monasteries and churches. It is called Romanesque because the buildings were influenced by Roman ruins.
Features of Romanesque Architecture: roofs with rounded stone arches
Barrel vaults thick walls and pillars small windows and doors magnificent carvings
GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE Gothic architecture started in the first half of
the twelfth century. It first started around Paris, France.
It is called gothic after the tribes of Goths that invaded the Roman empire.
Features of Gothic Architecture: delicate stone bars pointed arches pillars and ribs carried the weight
of the roof larger windows
stained glass tall structures